‘Flamethrower Drones’ Shower Ukraine Battlefield with Molten Thermite

The footage from Ukraine marks the first known occasion of thermite being deployed by drone to saturate a concealed target, marking a new innovation, according to Samuel Bendett, a drone researcher at the Centre for a New American Security think-tank.

“I have not seen that particular drone application before, but [I’m] not surprised that Ukrainians are leading the charge once again, since they have been the first to utilise many drones in novel ways throughout this conflict,” he said.

“The particular use of that drone to burn out that forested area is probably brought about by the need to clear such areas, given that is often where the soldiers hide, systems like artillery and mortars can be positioned to hide from drones, and forested areas are places where soldiers can regroup, fortify and otherwise position themselves for continued warfare. So taking out such areas is key.”

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